The Colosseum is the most famous sight in the Italian capital and the symbol of Rome. With a circumference of 5220 metres and a height of 48 metres, it is the largest amphitheatre built in ancient Rome.

Many different museums belong to the Vatican in Rome. The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican, or Cappella Sistina as the Italians call it, is one of the top sights in Rome.

The Palatine Hill in Rome is one of the city's oldest areas, featuring impressive ruins and stunning views over the Roman Forum.

The fascinating construction of the current building dates back to the Roman Emperor Hadrian, who had it rebuilt as a temple in the second century AD. During the reign of Emperor Honorius, its use as a temple was permanently discontinued until the Middle Ages. It was consecrated as a Christian church in the sixth century. The official name of the Roman Catholic church is Santa Maria ad Martyres. The dome is an architectural masterpiece and delights both locals and tourists alike. The only source of light is the nine metre round hole at the highest point of the dome. The sunshine creates an unforgettable atmosphere.

The Roman Forum was once the social centre of Rome with many public buildings and monuments. Together with the Palatine Hill, it is now one of the largest and most important archaeological sites in Rome dating back to ancient times. At the end of the imperial era, the Roman Forum was a densely built-up complex that had developed over the centuries, with countless temples and religious buildings as well as political and commercial buildings. The last building to be constructed was the Column of Honour erected for Emperor Phocas in 608 A.D. After that, the ancient buildings slowly fell into disrepair and churches and fortresses were built on the site. Finally, the Forum Romanum served only as a quarry and cow pasture until excavations began in 1803.

The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican amazes with Michelangelo’s iconic ceiling fresco and stands as a masterpiece of Renaissance art.